Question

What negative consequences did paternalistic attitudes create in newly acquired U.S. territories? (1 point)

Responses
Paternalism is the policy or practice on the part of people in positions of authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to them in the subordinates' supposed best interest.

The choices are:

( ) Improved local governance structures (Positive consequence)

( ) Growing resentment against American control (Negative consequence)

( ) Increased economic development (Positive consequence)

( ) Enhanced cultural understanding (Positive consequence)

Answer 1

(•) Growing resentment against American control — Negative consequence